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Charles Booker

D : KY : U.S. Senate
insurgent

Charles Booker adopts an insurgent progressive stance on tech policy, focusing heavily on the ecological and labor impacts of AI infrastructure. He has notably called for a moratorium on data center expansion and advocates for strong AI-driven job protections for workers.

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Last updated 6/5/2026
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Where this candidate has done the work

Each category shows whether they've engaged substantively, taken a position, or stayed quiet; not a pass/fail grade.

AI Rollout

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Proposes a moratorium on AI data center construction to protect the energy grid and prevent ratepayer cost-shifting.

"Democratic Senate candidate Charles Booker proposes data center moratorium."
Why this rating

Depth is high because the candidate has made this a specific campaign plank in interviews and press releases. Alignment is 9 because a moratorium is the strongest accountability position against the industrial expansion of AI infrastructure.

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depth 10 : alignment 9 : confidence 100%

Worker Rights & Tech-Driven Disempowerment

Weakly Inferred

Pledges to implement AI job protections and has secured labor union endorsements based on these commitments.

"Charles Booker endorsed by labor unions in Kentucky Senate race... pledges ai-job-protections"
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth is 7 as he has specifically linked AI development to the 'future of work' and worker displacement in press releases. Alignment is 8 due to the focus on binding protections for labor against automation.

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depth 7 : alignment 8 : confidence 90%

Surveillance, Data Privacy & Civil Liberties

mostly quiet

General alignment with civil rights but no specific tech privacy platform.

Why this rating

Depth is low because the source material does not contain specific mentions of data privacy or surveillance. Alignment is neutral.

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depth 2 : alignment n/a : confidence 40%

Social Media, Platform Power & Information

Weakly Inferred

Critiques the influence of tech billionaires in politics and opposes corporate 'buying' of elections.

"Statement from Charles Booker on Musk Attempt to Buy KY Senate Race"
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth is 6 based on his specific response to Elon Musk's political spending. Alignment is 8, representing a strong stance against concentrated tech wealth influencing democratic processes.

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depth 6 : alignment 8 : confidence 80%

Financial Technology, Crypto & Predatory Platforms

silent

No specific signal on crypto or fintech regulation.

Why this rating

The provided source material does not mention cryptocurrency, blockchain, or fintech products.

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depth 0 : alignment n/a : confidence 10%

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